● حرف نداء is the calling word; منادى is the one being called.
● For a single definite or specifically intended noun, remove tanwin if present: يَا زَيْدُ.
● Before a masculine definite noun with الـ, use أَيُّهَا.
● Before a feminine definite noun with الـ, use أَيَّتُهَا.
● When the vocative is an iḍāfah, make its first word accusative: يَا عَبْدَ اللَّهِ.
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● حرف نداء is the calling word; منادى is the one being called.
● For a single definite or specifically intended noun, remove tanwin if present: يَا زَيْدُ.
● Before a masculine definite noun with الـ, use أَيُّهَا.
● Before a feminine definite noun with الـ, use أَيَّتُهَا.
● When the vocative is an iḍāfah, make its first word accusative: يَا عَبْدَ اللَّهِ.